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Future Stars Unveiled During NASCAR Next Announcement

From Charlotte to New York City, and from Quebec to Israel, the 11 drivers who were announced as the 2016-17 NASCAR Next class today are primed for a successful and impactful future in NASCAR. This is the sixth edition of NASCAR Next, an industry-wide initiative designed to spotlight to best and brightest rising young stars in racing.

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: All-Star Race

ALL-STAR PAINT SCHEME FOR AN ALL-STAR WEEKEND: Kasey Kahne will drive the No. 5 Hendrick Automotive Group and Quicken Loans Drive Home a Winner Sweepstakes Chevrolet SS for this weekend’s All-Star Race. It marks the first and only time this season that Kahne will pilot that particular paint scheme.

Trevor Bayne – All-Star Advance

Bayne previously raced in the Sprint All-Star race in 2012, starting from the 11th position and finishing 15th.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – Sprint Showdown Advance

The driver of the No. 17 Ford will try to race his way in to Saturday night’s All-Star race this Friday night in the Sprint Showdown. If he doesn’t race his way in, then he will rely on the fan vote to get in to the All-Star race.

Travis Kvapil No. 50 GasBuddy Charlotte Race Preview

On Track...The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) returns to the track this weekend in Concord, North Carolina for the North Carolina Education Lottery 200. Travis Kvapil will make his 7th NCWTS start at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Greg Biffle – Sprint Showdown Advance

Greg Biffle dominated the first 20-lap segment of the Showdown in his No. 16 Ford, leading all 20 laps to advance to the Sprint All-Star race. With his advancement Biffle made his 12th consecutive appearance in the All-Star race and continued Roush Fenway’s 26-year streak of having at least one car in the event.

Nationwide’s SmartRide® Program Expansion Rewards Safe Driving

SmartRide®, a usage-based insurance program, gives Nationwide members personalized feedback to help them make even safer driving decisions. Nationwide’s SmartRide program has been in the market for several years, and we’ve already collected billions of miles of driving data, since the program’s inception.

North Carolina Education Lottery partners with Jeffrey Earnhardt and Go Fas Racing for the Sprint Show Down at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Go Fas Racing is pleased to announce that the North Carolina Education Lottery has partnered with Go Fas Racing and JEI as a primary partner of Jeffrey Earnhardt's No.32 Ford Fusion for this weekend's Sprint All Star Show Down at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

All-Star Race is Only About Winning for Truex Jr.

When it comes to Saturday night’s Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Martin Truex Jr. will be taking a page from the playbook of legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, who famously said, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.”

RCR Event Preview – Sprint Showdown and Sprint All-Star Race

Four All-Star Wins for RCR ... Richard Childress Racing has won four NASCAR Sprint All-Star races, most recently in 2007 with Kevin Harvick. Dale Earnhardt won the event in 1987, which included the legendary "Pass in the Grass." Earnhardt also went on to claim the checkered flag in 1990 and 1993.

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